For Lemont’s Maddie Maloney , cereal was more than just a breakfast food.

When she took up volleyball in fifth grade, Maloney had no idea where to stand. Her mother, Becky , whose maiden name is Hart, played at Stagg and in college at Tampa and helped her out.

“She showed me the rotation using some Cheerios,” Maddie said of her mom. “I was so confused, and she showed me the basics. I didn’t even know which position I was going to play.”

Over time, Maloney has gone from learning with Cheerios to evoking cheers.

The sophomore outside hitter, who is becoming a force for Lemont, came up big Wednesday night during an exciting 27-25, 25-23 nonconference win over host Lincoln-Way West in New Lenox.

Maloney and Marta Pranskunas totaled seven kills apiece for Lemont (8-5), while Kaitlyn

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